Lorazepam - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

This medication is a benzodiazepine, prescribed for anxiety. It slows activity in the brain to allow for mind relaxation.

Contraindicated in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma and hypersensitivity.

PO- The recommended dose is 2-3 mg/day given in two or three divided doses.

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of increased eye pressure, seizures, lung, heart or liver disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Avoid alcohol consumption.

• Monitor liver function and complete blood counts regularly while taking this medication.

•   Most Common : Dizziness, weakness and unsteadiness.
•   Central Nervous System : Drowsiness, memory loss, confusion, disorientation, depression, emotional state, suicidal thought/attempt, incoordination, weakness, convulsions/seizures, tremor, fainting, visual disturbances, slurred speech, change in libido, impotence, headache and coma.
•   Respiratory : Respiratory depression and worsening of obstructive pulmonary disease.
•   Gastrointestinal : Nausea, change in appetite, constipation and jaundice.
•   Hypersensitivity reactions : Shock.
•   Skin : Hair loss.

Avoid excess dosage.

Store it at room temperature and in an airtight container. Keep away from children.